The Florida Purebred Breeders and Owners Association has spent over $2.2 million promoting the Royal Palm Encounter at Gulfstream Park This summer, including $375,000 in purse improvements for athletes who qualify for the Florida Sire Stakes and Florida Sire Stakes, $250,000 in the Florida FTBOA Incentive Fund, and $1.4 million for the Florida Sire Stakes. the prestigious FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes chain for eligible 2-year-olds.
Two open stakes will provide $50,000 in purse improvements to Florida-bred winners including Princess Rooney $250,000 (G2) and $100,000 Smile Sprint (G3), both of which are expected on July 2. Princess Rooney is for dogs and mares, 3 years and older on seven coats and Smile is for kids 3 years and older on six coats.
A day later, the $100,000 Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint, for 3-year-olds and up in 5-and-a-half year old horse races on Tapeta, will offer a $25,000 surcharge to a crossbred winner in Florida.
The eight stakes slated for Florida hybrids in the Royal Palm Encounter will feature purse improvements for Florida Sire Stakes qualifying winners.
Ginger Punch for $65,000 on June 4, Soldier’s Dancer at $65,000 on June 12, Benny the Bull at $65,000 on August 13, and Sheer Drama at $65,000 on 10, all of which will offer $35,000 purse improvements to Florida Sire Staking qualifying winners.
Ginger Punch for young children and mares, ages 3 and up at 7 1/2 lengths, and Soldier’s Dancer for kids 3 and up, also at 7 1/2 ropes.
Benny the Bull and Sheer Drama are both for ages 3 and up at the age of seven with the Sheer Drama limited to dogs and mares only.
Four stakes for Florida Breed Minors, each of which will provide a $15,000 Florida Sire Stakes grant to qualifying winners including $60,000 Juvenile Fillies Sprint and 60,000 Juvenile Sprint dollars on October 29, both at seven; and $60,000 for Juvenile Fill-in and $60,000 for Minors, one mile each on the field on Nov.
A $100,000 Gil Campbell Memorial for Florida Breeds 3 and Up at One Mile on October 1, in addition to the base amount will provide a Florida $50,000 supplement Sire Stakes to be divided among athletes who qualify for the finish line, second or third place on a 70% -20% -10% basis.
“Florida crosses are important to racing at Gulfstream Park and these supplements will certainly make our stake even more appealing,” said Gulfstream Park vice president of racing Mike Lakow. .
The FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes for 2 year olds of registered FTBOA Florida stallions will once again highlight the Gulfstream summer racing program starting with $100,000 Dr. Fager and $100,000 Desert Vixen to fill, both on six ramps, on August 6.
The lucrative series continued in seven seasons on September 3 with $200,000 confirmed and $200,000 Susan’s Girl for treats before ending at 1/16 mile on October 1 with $400,000. la In Reality and $400,000 My Dear Girl for the dish.
“FTBOA is again pleased to provide plenty of economic incentive in terms of full-stakes wallet funding, as was the case with our six FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes for 2 Years and the Gil Campbell Memorial new, or lots of bonuses FTBOA offers a wide variety from Florida-bred to FSS-eligible Florida hybrids throughout the year. FTBOA’s decision for both Gulfstream and Tampa is an incredibly pleasurable task for me personally each year. our industry onward and upward.
“FTBOA was also pleased beyond expectations by the incredible growth of Florida Sire Stakes with a 14% increase in the number of eligible ponies year over year. This is testament to the popularity and widespread awareness of the program. Our FSS and signature 2 are nationally acclaimed five-year-old stake. The FSS program is doing well in offering some of the highest-stakes wallet schedules on each track — including including the highest level for Royal Palm encounters — while putting more money in the hands of our deserving owners, trainers and Florida hybrid breeders, which is a very good thing for the entire livestock and racing industry in Florida.”
The FTBOA will also add the first 10 special weight class races for eligible 2-year-olds in the Florida Sire Stakes with a $5,000 surcharge for the winners of each of the first special weight classes. is open to 2-year-olds who qualify for the Florida Sire Stakes with an additional $5,000 for winners.
“Florida Sire Stakes have become important days for us,” says Lakow, so it certainly helps fans appreciate Florida’s breeding program. more attractive to breeders. And we appreciate all the support from the Florida Purebred Owners and Breeders Association. “
There will also be an additional $250,000 in Florida Breeding Incentive Fund (FTBOA FBIF) from the FTBOA to be used for overnight races during the Royal Palm Meet event.
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